I wrote a post earlier today that I later took down. I did this for two reasons:
1) I rushed when I wrote it.
2) It was what I like to call “a filler post,” something I slap up because I’m too busy (or lazy) to write anything of substance.
In short, it needed more work. Thank you to those who commented, I will republish it later when I can devote more time to it.
I’m not sure why I thought writing a book in February would be no big deal. So far, forcing myself to read and write every day has made me a bit grumpy.
Here are a few things I’d rather do than sit down and write:
1) Empty the dishwasher.
2) Dust the window sills.
3) Put a fork through my eye.
For the record, Pinterest has now become the replacement time waster that used to be Facebook. This morning I wasted hours looking at novelty baby toys and short hair cuts for August. I need to get a grip.
I will leave you with a few words by those who came before me, some of my favorite quotes on writing.
As a precautionary measure, I will not be posting as much this month because you deserve so much more than filler posts. That is something I know for sure.
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I am irritated by my own writing. I am like a violinist whose ear is true, but whose fingers refuse to reproduce precisely the sound he hears within.
-Gustave Flaubert
I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back again. -Oscar Wilde
People are certainly impressed by the aura of creative power which a writer may wear, but can easily demolish it with a few well-chosen questions. Bob Shaw has observed that the deadliest questions usually come as a pair: “Have you published anything?” – loosely translated as: I’ve never heard of you – and “What name do you write under?” – loosely translatable as: I’ve definitely never heard of you. -Brian Stableford
Loafing is the most productive part of a writer’s life. -James Norman Hall
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You are brave. Keep on at it.
Self awareness is next to godliness. Good work.
Well, if writing blog posts counts as writing,
You are doing a fine job, meeting your goal.
Don’t put burdens on yourself that are too hard to bear.
(I really liked the Oscar Wilde quote!)
Agreed!
Ditto. (Nobody’s ever said it better than Oscar.)
I don’t know how you blog every day. But I do know that it takes time and patience. Can’t wait for the book!
I have an idea. Switch months for cut hair and write book.
I spent a lot of time yesterday considering this very possibility.
Number 3- LOL, that is exactly how I feel when I am forcing myself to do something. I search on the internet for something to waste my time with, sometimes it can be hard to do this.
Oh Kate, I love your posts, even if they are filler posts. Because there is wit in everything you write. But I also understand the sentiment of wanting to devote more time.
Good luck with the fork in the eye. If you would like to delay even that, you can feel free to dust my window sills first.
Love those quotes. Writing is one of those things that when forced, it actually gets better. So I’m impressed with your resolve. You will get it done!…despite Waylon’s best laid plans.
Oh my goodness I am making that last quote my personal mantra!
August is my favorite month, because it’s summer.